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Pressing Pause on Phones

As of the beginning of the 2025 school year, a new cellphone policy has been put in place throughout the Lakota District to follow new state-wide restrictions.

Sara McGuire, News Editor & Website Manager & Business Manager • September 26, 2025

On Aug. 14 and 15, students across the Lakota district adjusted to the new district-wide phone policy on their first days of school. Adjustments to the Lakota District cellphone policy, which was previously...

Silencing Support

Ohio’s House Bill 8, while maintaining parental rights, jeopardizes the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students.

Grace Callahan, Editor in Chief • May 17, 2025

On Jan. 9, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 8, also known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” The bill becomes effective on April 9. The basics are that it requires schools to allow...

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